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India Today
11 hours ago
- India Today
Church staff member held under Pocso for sexual abuse of 3 minor boys in Chennai
An assistant to a Church Father in Chennai's Ambattur area has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for alleged sexual assault involving three minor accused, identified as Yesudas, is said to have engaged in sexual activities with the three teenage boys over a period of five months. Police said the boys, who are cousins, regularly visited the church where the accused worked as an case came to light when the father of one of the boys, disturbed by changes in his son's behaviour, secretly followed him. He was shocked to discover that his son was accompanying Yesudas to an OYO hotel room. The parent then approached the Church Father with his concerns, but was reportedly told to be cautious and received little assistance. Unconvinced by the response, the boy's father filed a complaint with the Ambattur Police. Following preliminary inquiry, police arrested Yesudas and booked him under various sections of the POCSO Act, including BNS section 3A, 3D and 4(1), which deal with penetrative sexual assault on sources told India Today that the accused made the boys watch pornographic videos before the assaults. What began with one boy allegedly led to two others being drawn in, according to statements given to the police. All three boys have confirmed they were abused at hotel rooms by the accused. The investigation is IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu#Chennai
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Charlotte Catholics react to historical pontiff pick
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The new leader of the Catholic church will continue spreading a message of peace and love as Pope Francis did. Charlotte Catholics are excited not only for the historic selection of the first American pontiff, but also for the future of the church. Charlotte bishop reflects on meeting with Pope Leo XIV It took two days for 133 eligible cardinals to choose Robert Prevost as the next pope. He's the first American to be elected in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic church. In his first message, he's already proving to be a leader for all, speaking to Vatican City followers in several languages. 'I'm very surprised. I never would have dreamt that we would see a Pope born in the united states in my lifetime. I thought eventually it would happen, but I have to admit sitting there watching him walk out onto the loggia, I was very shocked,' said Bishop Michael Martin of the Charlotte Diocese. Local Charlotte Catholics were also shocked, but Joseph Yesudas was excited after the announcement. 'Pope Francis got us through the transition, through love and mercy, and now he will see us through the next phase,' Yesudas said. In his first speech Thursday, Pope Leo XIV said: 'Help us, too, and help each other to build bridges, with dialogue, with meetings, uniting us all to be one people, always in peace. Thank you, Pope Francis!' Yesudas believes the timing of the selection is important as faith across the nation is growing. He says Lope Leo XIV's key focus is sending the message that everyone is united in Christ. 'I think that's the importance of bringing a person who has understanding of the Canon laws, which is the laws that direct Catholics administratively, as well as when you think about somebody who can speak Latin, who can speak Italian, who can speak Spanish, who served in South America and Peru. And of course, being born in Chicago, he can bring everyone together. And he's also a leader among his cardinals. So, if you look more into his bio, the timing is perfect,' Yesudas said. St. Matthew Church in Charlotte's Ballantyne neighborhood will hold a celebratory mass for Pope Leo Friday night at 7 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
